gainsaid
The word “gainsaid” has 2 syllables: gain-said
It's pronounced as /ˈɡeɪnˌsɛd/
What is synonym and antonym for gainsaid?
In the thesaurus, “gainsaid” has 25 synonyms and 29 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gainsaid along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gainsaid
- challenged
- confuted
- contested
- contradicted
- crossed
- denied
- disaffirmed
- disallowed
- disavowed
- disclaimed
- disconfirmed
- disowned
- disproved
- disputed
- fought
- negated
- negatived
- opposed
- questioned
- rebutted
- refuted
- rejected
- repudiated
- resisted
- traversed
Antonyms for gainsaid
- accepted
- acknowledged
- admitted
- adopted
- affirmed
- allowed
- announced
- asserted
- attested
- authenticated
- averred
- avouched
- avowed
- certified
- claimed
- conceded
- confirmed
- corroborated
- declared
- embraced
- espoused
- maintained
- owned
- professed
- submitted
- substantiated
- validated
- verified
- witnessed
Meanings of gainsaid
- verb
- To say something in contradiction to.
Example Sentences
- His achievements gainsaid any doubts about his capabilities.
- The evidence presented in court unmistakably gainsaid the defendant's alibi.
- Despite the criticism, her talent and dedication gainsaid any skepticism.
- The success of the project clearly gainsaid initial concerns about its feasibility.
- The undeniable facts gainsaid the rumors circulating about the incident.
On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gainsaid, such as: accepted, acknowledged, admitted, adopted, affirmed, allowed, announced.
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